Aussie dollar surges on surprise jobs data
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Shares fall, led down by the banks, but the Aussie rallies hard.
Abbott is a 'very unusual man'
Axed PM is presenting a poor image of Australia overseas, Bill Shorten says.
Chickenpox hits 80 Brunswick kids
Outbreak strikes school that welcomes parents who refuse vaccines.
IS has a new chief recruiter: Trump
COMMENT Republicans may realise he can never be presidential after his recent comments.
Don't like: Woolies rewards card rant
COMMENT Scott Mate turned to Facebook to complain. And then the floodgates opened.
'Gambling habits' hit elite school
Top school rocked by claims that students in uniform gamble at agency near bayside campus.
Want to buy a cheap house? Read on
Sick of Melbourne prices? Here are sea- and tree-change homes you can buy on a tight budget.
Out of the box: top TV in '15
From brilliant comedy to soaring drama and riveting investigations, we bring you our annual guide to the highs and lows of Australian TV in 2015.
Bald eagle attacks Trump
Posing with the USA's national symbol turned out to be a bad move for Donald Trump.
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Victoria
Shot teen: Police hunt for gunman
Targeted attack that left a teenager permanently disabled one of two thought to have been carried out by same man.
National
Jab that could've saved a lot of grief
More than 30,000 people ended up in hospital last year for conditions that could have been prevented very easily.
World
FBI probes possiblity of earlier plot
Syed Farook may have plotted attack as far back as 2012 with a neighbour who later bought guns used in San Bernardino.
Federal Politics
Abbott is a 'very unusual man': Shorten
Tony Abbott is a "very unusual man" who is presenting a poor image of Australia overseas, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says.
Why the GST won't be lifted to 15%
The idea of raising the GST is rapidly falling out of favour within the federal government.
Comment
Chief should weed out rotten cops
Surely we have reached a tipping point and learnt that policemen can no longer treat their female colleagues as inferior.
See Australia through Aboriginal eyes
Our identity cannot be separated from that of Aboriginal Australia.
Business
Atlassian valued at $6 billion in IPO
The Australian market darling raised $638m in its highly anticipated Nasdaq float as strong demand pushed up the price for its shares.
Markets Live: ASX dives below 5000
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Shares fall as miners' rebound is offset elsewhere.
Unemployment drops to 5.8 per cent
The jobs market added 71,000 positions in November, well ahead of market expectations.
Most coal miners produce at a loss
Half of Australia's coal mines are racking up losses as prices stay weak, new estimate shows.
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CEOs earn average $57,000 a week
Perks, golden handshakes and lots and lots of shares – pay is growing at the top.
US airlines' push to woo Australians
Old planes, surly flight attendants, sub-par meals? No more, vow American airlines as they seek to win back Aussie travellers.
- Commodities BC Iron in trading halt
- Legal Inside job: Bosses fuelling fraud
- Aviation US airlines' push to woo Australians
- Economy Rates may rise in late 2016, Merrill says
- The Sun rises for Tabcorp in UK
- Malcolm Maiden East West Link: how not to do deals
- Finance Big Four disrupt Apple Pay expansion
- Power Origin Energy snares Tesla deal
- Innovation Companies can't cut out the clever
- Media Fairfax partners with Facebook
- Governance Boards failing on diversity: Sherry
- Workplace Millennials want flexibility: Myer
Money
How to generate money for nothing
We'd all like to have a passive income stream where money rolls in as we sleep, but is it really that easy?
Dollar dampens online shopping boom
Online imports may be dearer, but there are lasting benefits from the rise of digital stores.
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Aussie grooming gear that's a cut above
A wave of innovative products specifically targets faces of Aussie men.
Small Business
7 Keys to Building Your Personal Brand
Whether you like it or not you are being constantly Googled so controlling what people see can make all the difference.
Is Australian tourism missing a boom?
Great, welcoming service and facilities must be the norm, not exception
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Escape city to Victoria's bargain towns
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10 things you'll find in every* Airbnb
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The real life gingerbread house
Forget fairy lights and calling it a day, this woman's Christmas decorations will put yours to shame.
Handmade comeback
Why handcrafted is hot again
Anyone home?
'Hidden' empty Melbourne homes rise
For the love of food
Why Melbourne is at the top of the list
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Paris climate summit: deal creeps closer
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Bald eagle attacks Trump
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LeBron James signed for life
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Ex-Neighbours star stranded in Malaysia
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Eight is enough for Real Madrid
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| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| The Midwives | 1:55pm - 2:56pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Dance on Screen | 2pm - 3pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| The Daily Edition | 2pm - 3pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 1pm - 3:30pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield | 2:30pm - 3pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| One Plus One | 3pm - 3:30pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Living Black | 3pm - 3:35pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| The Chase | 3pm - 4pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 1pm - 3:30pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| Judge Judy | 3pm - 3:30pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Story | 3:30pm - 4:01pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Dig World War II | 3:35pm - 4:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| The Chase | 3pm - 4pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 3:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| The Home Team | 3:30pm - 4pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| Eggheads | 4:25pm - 4:56pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Dig World War II | 3:35pm - 4:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| Seven News at 4 | 4pm - 5pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 3:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| Ben's Menu | 4pm - 4:30pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| Eggheads | 4:25pm - 4:56pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Underground Britain | 4:35pm - 5:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| Seven News at 4 | 4pm - 5pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 3:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| The Bold and the Beautiful | 4:30pm - 5pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| Grand Designs | 5:25pm - 6:13pm |
ABC Victoria |
| Underground Britain | 4:35pm - 5:30pm |
SBS Melbourne |
| The Chase Australia | 5pm - 6pm |
Channel Seven Melbourne |
| First Test - Australia v West Indies | 3:30pm - 6pm |
Channel Nine Melbourne |
| TEN Eyewitness News First at Five | 5pm - 6pm |
Network TEN Melbourne |
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Ai Wei Wei: 'Don't mention the fat man'
Even images of Ai Weiwei's back are still censored by Chinese authorities.
Watch the scary first trailer for The BFG
Three letters that mean so much to fans of a certain British children's author.
Triumph of perseverance
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'Everyone deals with grief differently'
Bindi Irwin opens up about the rift with her grandfather.
Kate shows off her new shorter hairdo
New year, new 'do: the Duchess of Cambridge is getting the jump on 2016 with a haircut that's poised to become one of the most popular styles of the coming months.
This choice will make you happier
In the pursuit of happiness, one choice can make all the difference.
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What to eat on your wedding day
The recent nutritionist-bride tells exactly what works to beat bloating and feel energised all day and night.
5 easy stress-buster yoga moves
Strung out over silly season? If you're swimming in crappy food and alcohol, these moves can help you through.
I spent $850 on a juice cleanse
How safe is juice fasting? A nutritionist comments on the global craze sweeping the health world.
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Add a little luxe to your Christmas list
Check out these glitzy gift ideas from gadgets to gold cake.
Move over cheese sandwiches
Chocolate slices for sandwiches are now a thing.
The best way to cook asparagus
The top tip for cooking asparagus: put down the pot and take out the frying pan.
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The most ignorant PR fails of all time
What happens when businesses are sexist, offensive or racist? A whole gallery full of glorious fails.
How to be the next Liz Broderick
There won't be any sort of an advertisement for the position of sex discrimination commissioner. But you can apply right now.
Jobs that 'grossly favour the privileged'
If a student needs to live in Byron Bay for 6 months on an unpaid internship, how do they afford it?
Ruby Hamad
Why is Xmas blackface happening in Australia?
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When to quit: The moment I knew I'd had enough
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When a lifelong love is erased by a death certificate
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Is your name on the way out?
We often hear about the top baby names, but what about those at the other end of the trends list?
Ariel is no longer a red head
Fans of The Little Mermaid are threatening to boycott the live action remake of the film after it was revealed that Ariel won't be a red head.
Teen learns job unpaid after 10 weeks
Jay El-Leboudy, 15, was planning on buying presents for his family but when he went to collect his overdue pay he was told there wasn't any.
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30 ways to get more bang from your $A
The falling dollar doesn't have to spell the end to your travel plans for 2016.
Airlines woo flyers with new flight class
American airlines have long had a bad reputation but that's about to change with new cabin offerings.
How to make an airport really fly for you
There's plenty about an airport you can tweak to give yourself a better travel experience.
Airlines
Airport where you can skip check-in queues
New Zealand
Ten things you can only do in NZ
Travel tips
The best (and worst) gifts for travellers
Technology
Mobiles obsolete within 5 years?
Artificial intelligence will replace mobile technology according to a new study of 100,000 consumers
Sponge syringe could prevent fatalities
The rate of fatalities from bullet wounds could drop significantly after approval of sponge-filled syringe for civilians.
Next-gen condom 'like human skin'
Researchers use brain scans to test the 'pleasure' attributes of the next generation of water condoms.
- Bitcoin Stakes high in hunt for bitcoin 'messiah'
- Science US Navy's destroyer to test-fire rail gun
- Space 'Alien megastructure' still not Alien at all
- Security Hacks are inevitable, but don't get slack
- Web Fairfax joins Facebook's Instant Articles
- Audio Go from CD to home streaming with Naim
- TV Can your TV see the new HD channels?
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Manuel's $26 million business decision
Manual Jardim was a burned out property developer when an app helped him change his life.
Caution is 'holding the APS back'
Report reveals stunning examples of public service inefficiency when it comes to releasing and managing data.
System clouds efforts to hack accounts
The rise of sophisticated online banking attacks, defeating two-factor authentication, is the driver behind BankVault.
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Driven: Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2
Less is more for thrilling rear-wheel-drive supercar contender.
2016 Jaguar F-Pace prices revealed
British luxury brand reveals full details for ground-breaking SUV.
Sport
Clubs jockeying for women's licences
The AFL Commission will next week pave the way for creation of the national women's league, with the first season to start in March 2017.
Arsenal, Chelsea advance to last 16
Arsenal and Chelsea have eased into the Champions League last 16 to make it three English sides in the knockout round.
Dangerfield: protect marking forwards
Patrick Dangerfield wants help for marking forwards for the game's sake.
Cricket
Live: Australia vs West Indies
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Follow our interactive blog for full live coverage of the first Test from Blundstone Arena in Hobart.
Hobart's had a raw deal in Tests
The former Australian captain believes his home state has got a raw deal by not having regular Test cricket at Blundstone Arena.
Coulter-Nile should be playing Shield
Making Nathan Coulter-Nile 12th man in Hobart is a wasted opportunity.
